Patricio “Pitbull” Freire wasted absolutely no time after the PFL agreed to release the former Bellator double-champion from his contract.

PFL MMA has released an official statement addressing the future branding of Bellator. PFL acquired the Bellator brand and its roster of fighters in November 2023.

Bellator MMA's most decorated champion is a free agent. Professional Fighters League chairman Donn Davis announced that the promotion released Patricio Pitbull from his contract on Tuesday after a hailstorm of tweets by the disgruntled former two-division champion.

Patricio 'Pitbull' Freire says he has been granted an "unconditional release" from the PFL after publicly criticising the MMA promotion. Pitbull, 37, hit out at the PFL on Tuesday on social media after it was confirmed the PFL would be ending the Bellator brand.

Patricio Pitbull has received his wish. The multiple-time and current Bellator featherweight champion has been incredibly outspoken in recent months regarding his dissatisfaction under the PFL umbrella. Pitbull went as far as to demand his release and stated that he wanted to fight for the UFC to end his lengthy 20-year, 43-fight career.

"Pitbull" is off the leash. Patricio Freire has been released from his PFL contract and is now a free agent, according to promotion founder Donn Davis. After weeks of Freire (36-7 MMA, 24-6 UFC) publicly asking for his release,

Patricio 'Pitbull' has been released from his PFL contract and is now a free agent able to sign with any promotion of his choosing.

The PFL is effectively axing the Bellator brand as Patricio 'Pitbull' Freire takes to social media to vent his frustration.

Ariel Helwani discusses the breaking news that Patricio Pitbull has been released from the PFL according to Donn Davis.

PFL Chairman Donn Davis has announced the Patrico Pitbull has been released from his contract and that the Bellator MMA brand is no more.